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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-07-21
ELDRIGE MENTION.

The new school board met here last
week and elected A. S. Weld permanent
chairman and G. L.. Holmes clerk for the
ensuing year.
r. II. johnson, barrister and money
broker of Bismarck, has been here for the
past few days looking over his farming
operations in this county.
Five inches of rain fell in this locality
since the 10th inst and in consequence
crops of all kinds are booming.
Chas. B. Clark spent Sunday in the
village looking over his tree claim.
Summer term of school closes on Fri
day, July 24th-retiring teacher Miss
Nellie Regan who has labored SO benef-
cially during past three months goes to
Darlington for few weeks, prior to her
departure for Hornersville, N. Y.
Should the Fort Stewards of James
town come off victorious during their So
journ in South Dakota, the Pluribusters
of Eldridge will no doubt challenge them.
A. w. Cunningham says that the
county commissioners did not give Ed
ridge much of show on the last divy-
ID yer see."
F. E. Jones the legislative LOBBYIST and
eloquent insane trustee, is spending his
leisure time on the farm.
RUPERT.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-07-21
A Fortunate Brakeman Once Of
Scranton. Pa.

Mr.. Frank Corcoran, in the employ of
the III. Central r. R., in this city, was
interviewed. He drew $4,000 on two
tenths of ticket No. 1886. which took
the second capital prize of $4,000 in The
Louisiana State Lottery in the drawing
of May 10th. He takes his good fortune
as matter OF course, not being elated
thereby. He was well off financially be-
fore. He expects to continue right along
as he has been for many years, brakeman
on the steam trucks. He is bachelor,
about 4S years of age, is of Irish parentage
aud came from Pennsylvania in 1852. He
has two brothers and two sisters in Scran-
ton. Pa, all in easy circumstances.
70, H., Argus, May %.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-07-21
PINGREE POINTERS.

There have been thirty-two car loads of
wheat loaded from the burned elevator
here. They finish up the work today.
Mr.. A. E. Wild is confined to his bed
with bilious fever.
Mr. A. Consnt came home this morn
ing from Wisconsin. He is some better,
and his friends are IN hopes he will regain
his health. He is welcomed back by
everybody.
Mrs. G. G. Plowe celebrated her birth
day last Friday by inviting few of her
friends in to eat ice cream.
P. H. Foley was in our neighborhood
calling on the school marms Wednesday.
Mr.. J. II. Dudley will 60 to jamestown
this week. We are sorry to lose him.
Mrs. P. W. Lupher spent the day with
Mrs. Lyman, Monday.
Miss Lille Fair, of Melville, is visiting
her mother this week.
Several of the Pingree ladies are get
ting to be expert gopher shots. They
practice occasionally on the common ene-
my and are said to make good scores.
GRACE.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-07-21

think that no other cavalry will replace
the company now ordered further west.
This move is in accordance with the &C
cepted plan which seems to be entertained
by the government, of abandoning all the
smaller forts and concentrating the army
at none but strategic points where rail-
road communication will enter largely
into consideration. All the western forts
that are growing unnecessary with adyanc-
ing civilization and settlement, will un-
doubtedly be abandoned, as many already
have been. Fort Totten, however, from
its fine strategic position, is not likely to
60, but there is not much question but
that Fort Lincoln and several other mill
tary posts must soon come under the de-
cree and be abandoned.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-07-21
List Of Letters.

List of uncalled for letters in the post
Office at jamestown, Dakota, for the week
ending July IS, 1887.
Bingham, Rena Bowman, MissCarrie
Cosgrove, Mrs T Delby, Miss Alice
Kruse, Miss Magr Tassy, Miss Mary
Aubrecht, A Badgly, R
Candy, James Flanagan, @
Brekke, Martin 0 Fuller, Clarence E
Gardner, J G & H Higgins, A w
Johanson, G. L johnson, Jonn
Kearney, VIM Kendall, Chas
McLennan, w e McGillis, Duncan
Ninenger, E B Sullivan, Pat
Schmidt, Cornelius Tullock, w
Tuel L L Welsch, } NJ
If not called for within 30 days will be
sent to the dead letter office.
When calling for these letters please
give date and say advertised.
ANTON KLAUS,
Postmaster.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-07-21
"=- s="oz ::==e='= :-s Spa11el.

Leslie in his "reminiscences relates that forty.
nine years ago, at the time of her coronation,
Queen Victoria had pet Spaniel, which was
always on the lookout for her return when
she was away from home. On the day of
her coronation her majesty had, of course,
been separated from her pet longer than
usual, and when the state coach drove up to
the palace steps she heard him barking joy
ously in the hall, and exclaimed, "There's
Dash" and was in hurry to doff her crown
and royal robe and go and give Dash his
bath. II don't know why" said Leslie, "but
the first sight of her in her robes of state
brought tears into my eyes, and it had this
effect upon many people: she looked almost
like q child. New York Tribune.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-07-21
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
From Thursdays Daily.

Attorney Glaspell proved up before
Clerk of Court Hills, yesterday, for Sam
uel Ferguson and Mrs. Jennie Hormuth'
Both were homestead filings.
J.R. Winslow and wife, Mrs. Dickin-
son and Miss Hammond, came IN from
the Waugh ranch, where they have been
spending several days. John Waugh had
to stay at home because he has the
measles. ".t
IT,, Jones drove down from Buchanan
yesterday. He reports that the late rains
have had wonderful effect in bringing
out the crops in that vicinity. Mr.. Jones
now thinks that the farmers in the vicin-
ity of Buchanan will harvest more grain
this year than last.
Hon. W. E. Dodge expects to remove
his family in few days, not to Grand
Forks, as he first intended, but arrange
ments having been made with Col.
Clough, to Fargo. This place is thought
to be more central, for his purposes, and
was Mr.. Dodge's preference as point OF
residence. He and his wife left yester-
day to look up dwelling house for oc-
cupancy. ...
Nelson t'arnam came in yesterday from
his place near Sriritwood and reported
that Tuesday morning heavy fall of hail
visited the neighborhood of A. G. Treat
and Chas. Kreiger, whose grain together
with other fields in that neighborhood
were struck and considerably damaged.
w. w. Graves and A. j. Elliott, from the
Sp1ritwood neighborhood, were also in
the city yesterday, and verified the re-
port, but could say nothing as to the ex-
tent of the damage.
Secretary Jones was yesterday inform
ed by Treasurer Raymond that the money
for construction fund of the asylum was
ready and will be paid out upon the au-
ditor's warrants. From the extent of the
work laid out at the grounds of this insti-
tuition, 1t is not hard to conceive that a
great deal of money will be paid to the
laborers and mechanics who will spend it
in jamestown this year. There is now
work for every mechanic in the city, and
bricklayers are being advertised for in
other places This work will continue
until cold weather closes down on OPERA
tons
PERSONAL.
w. W. Graves and E. E. Young, Spir-
itwood, were at the Capital house yester-
day.
Judge F. A. Seabring and family, of
New Rockford, were passengers east last
night.
Frank Casey. accompanied by Mrs. L.
r. Casey and daughter, come in from the
farm last night.
A. T. Lawrence, and II. r. Tuthill,
Ypsilanti, were among the Capital house
arrivals yesterday.
Dennis Murphy and f. L. Woodwork,
par Mobile fratrum of the grip, came in
from a tour of the western country last
night.
ia. Weir and Charming Sweet. the
Colorado capitalists who have been look
ing over the slope, returned to the James
River metropolis yesterday.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-07-21
MONTPELIER MATTERS.

Mrs. Officer has been quite i'll for some
time.
Del. Shippey's family are about leaving
for their former home, Alexandria, MINI.
About 25 attended Sunday School.
Miss Estella Grunert was elected super
intendent.
, The Carley children are to give pic
NC to their schoolmates Saturday. The
children expect as heretofore to enjoy
them selves.
Mrs. Geo. Crops has returned from the
ca st.
July 19.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-07-21
LOCALITY LOCALIZED
The Weekly Round UP of the
Events of Interest and Inn
portance in the City
and County.
AS Gathered and Prepared for the
Edihcation and Information
OF The Alert's Numer-
Gus Readers.
County Business Affairs.

The county commissioners, persuant to
custom, present in this weeks ALERT the
usual semi-annual statements of the
county treasurer and auditor, ending July
1st, 1887, from which the taxpayers and
all interested can see how the financial
affairs of Stutsman county have been
conducted from Jan. Sd to the first of
this month.
Capt. McGinnis' report as treasurer
shows that the amount received for the
various funds was 35,583.87; the amount
on hand Jan. 8, Sl4,263.37; that $37 ,s25.11
~ has been paid out, and S12,O22.13 was the
amount on hand July l.
The treasurer states that as the time
for payment of taxes was extended to
July /, it has been impossible to make an
accurate return of the uncollectable per-
sonal tax due July l, and requests the
commissioners to extend the time for
making said return, taking into consider
alton the stringency of the times, &c.
Auditor McMillan's statement is given
in full, and comprises the receipts and
disbursements of the several funds for
the six months ending July /; the num-
ber of warrants drawn, amounts of each,
&C., making complete and plain record
of the county's business as it passed
through his hands for the past six months.
The total number of outstanding war
rants to July 1st, 1887, amount to $685.
134.S9, and of these $15,523.O4 have been
redeemed since Jan. Sd. leaving outstand-
ing $9,6l1.85 July 1. Road and bridge or
ders outstanding to date Of report S2,-
21267.
The people of the county can depend
upon the fact that it's business affairs are
properly and economically handled. The
commissioners have large responsibilities
resting upon them, and they more than
anyone realize how serious and far reach
ing would be the consequences of any
mistakes OF judgment or otherwise at
this time. They are laboring to transact
the business entrusted to them wisely,
and for the best interests of the county,
and all familiar with the situation under
stand and appreciate their efforts. Fa-
vorable comment on the same is not un-
frequently heard. In fact, all the various
officials Of the county are oblging, care
full gentlemen. the business of whose Off
ces is attended to promptly and efficient
ly, as visit at any time will prove.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-07-21
Disciple of Jesse James.
Burlington Reporter.

Burlington Reporter.
The community at Scriptown. about
thirty-fve miles down the river, was
shocked by the attempt Of Verne Parker,
Is years old, to murder his father, a well
known and we'll to do farmer at Scrip
town. The young desperate, about
o'clock in the morning, went over to his
fathers shack, which is located about
half mile from the main homestead,
where the balance of the family reside,
and picking up an axe began to chop the
door to pieces. Mr.. Parker, who was in
the garden hoeing at the time, went up
to the boy and asked him what be want
ed. He replied that he wanted the dog
that was in the place. Mr.. Parker told
him to wait moment, and he would un-
lock the door and let him have the dog.
He stepped forward to unlock the door,
when the murderous son, turning sud-
denly, swung the axe above his head and
shouted, "I've come up here to kill you,
and will do it now" Mr.. Parker saw
that he was about to be murdered, and
as quickly as possible drew the hoe and
struck at the would be murderer, but he
was too late to render the blow effective.
Before the hoe fell the axe fell, striking
Mr.. Parker on the outside of the right
arm Just above the elbow cutting it near
ly off and telling him to the ground.
Young Parker, thinking he had killed his
old man, ran b1ck to the house and stat
ed to the family that he had finished
him. or something to that effect.
Mr.. Parker was brought to Minot and
put under the care of the physician and
his arm attended to. Mr.. Parker says he
had reasons for some time to fear the boy.
It seems that the boy is devout admirer
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-07-21
Contracts UnprofitabIe.

Little Muddy Optic, 9th: Yesterday
another outfit of graders came through on
the back trail. This is but daily oc-
currence. and after little they viii be
much thicker. This road is making such
rapid progress that only little work is
given an outfit at time, and the result
is they are kept moving on to new work
just about half the time. It has pre-
vented anyone from making anything and
many are getting sick of it.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-07-21
Arranging For Sham Battle.

ST. PAUL, July 20-A committee of
G. A. R. on arrangements for sham
battle, to take place on the fair grounds
the 18th of September, were in town to-
day arranging therefor. There will be
present the whole Grand Army of the
State, state militia and Sons of Veterans
making body of about 5000 men. The
battle will be as realistic as possible;
with 16 pieces of artillery in use and an
expenditure of $4,000 for blank cartridges,
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-07-21
Desperate Prize Fight.
Presidential Party Returns.

WASHINGTON, July 2O.-President and
Mrs. Cleveland, Secretary and Mrs. Fair
child, and Col. Lamont, arrived in Wash
ington at $50 o'clock this morning.
President and Mrs. Cleveland proceeded
directly to the white house, and the other
members of the party went to their res
pective homes. They are all in good
health, and speak enthusiastically of their
tour, although somewhat tired. The
president went to work soon after reach
ing the executive mansion.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-07-21
A Very Deep Well.

A firm of silk manufacturers at North
ampton, Mass, about two years ago be-
gan sinking an artesiau well there. 1t
has now reached depth of 8, 440 feet. All
but 200 feet of the boring has been
through sandstone. Budget.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-07-21
A Psalm Singers Capers.

JANEsvILLE. Wis, July 20.-Mrs. A.
Little, a member of the salvation army
was charged with inhuman treatment of
her children and they have been taken
from her by the police. Her husband
was driven from home by her last night.
The woman is believed to be crazed by
religious excitement.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-07-21
A Million Dollar Oil Blaze.

New YORK, July 20.-A fire broke out
early this morning in the Standard Oil
company's immense plant, and before it
could be controlled consumed about one
million dollars worth of property. No in
surance.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-07-21
Wanted For Horse Stealing.

ST. PAUL, July 19.-Sewing machine
agent, aged so, weighing 155, black mus
tache, is wanted at New Richland, Mimi,
for horse stealing. In all, a reward of
S420 is offered for his arrest.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-07-21

Bassett & Ringer will run the bus
"Frolic" to Sp1ritwood lake Friday and
Saturday, charging fifty cents for the fare
one way.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-07-21

of Jesse James, and has read and will not
read anything but the Jesse James and
"yeilow colored literature" and that the
height of the boys ambition is to be a
slough" and "bad man.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-07-21

Devils Lake Cigar Factory Burned.
DEVILS LAKE, July 17.-Friedman &
Schneider's cigar factory burned last
night. The stock was insured. There
was nc Insurance on the building. Loss
$1,000. -
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SuiCided.

FERGUS FALLS, July 20.-Thomas G..
Blair, from Gait, Ont. but for the past
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-07-21
Duluth Markets.

DULUTH, July 2O.-Wheat opened Au-
gust rs bid, September 744 bid. Closed
August 745s sellers, September 741a35
sellers. Receipts, 9,252. Shipments, $780,.
O56. Cars, 25.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-07-21
Altitudinous License.

ATLANTA, Ca, July 20.-The bill tax
ing wine rooms $4,000 passed the house
today by the requisite majority. 1t is
thought that the senate will pass it
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1887-07-21

year resident of Winona, Mimi. com
mitted suicide by cutting his throat.
Cause, i'll health.
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-11
Meetings This Week .

The conference of the relief society of
this Stake of Zion will be held in the
Fourteenth Ward Assembly Rooms in
this city, on the 18th of this month
(September) commencing at 10 a. m. and
ppm. All those interested in the Relief
Society and its benevolent work are
cordially invited to attend.
The Y. l.. NJ. 1. A. conference of this
Stake will be held on Friday, the 10Th,
at the Fourteenth Ward Assembly
Rooms. commencing at 10 am. and
p. m, and it is earnestly desired there
should be a good representation from
all the several associations in the coun-
try.
The Primary Associations of this
Stake will hold their conference on Sat-
urday. the 18th insE., in the Salt Lake
Assembly Hall, commencing at 10 a m.
and pm. 1t is expected there will be
an interesting programme and exer-
cises by the children. and it is hoped
that each association in the county will
be represented, and large number of
children with the presidents and officers
from the several wards in the city.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-11
The Road HOG.

SALT LAKE CITY, September 10, 1887.
To the Editor of THE HERALD.
1t is not pleasant to learn that the
great American road hog is getting
common bereabouts; two appearances
of the animal in Davis County having
been made public within the last few
days. In one case the affair was pecul-
iarly villainous, two ladies being repre-
sented as the sufferers. In the other
case it was rather humiliating to hear
of two q. S. deputy marshals playing
The part of the noxious animal men
toned.
such offenders elsewhere are liable to
sha IN shment, and should be here.
but wi at are we to think when U. s.
officers of the law are engaged in such
poor, such very poor, business? 1t is a
disgrace to those who appointed such
and to those who retain them in Office.
Such officials ought to be made to go,
and go mighty quick. too. Instead of
being conservators of the peace, which
is their duty, anu which they are paid
to be. they become breakers of the
peace, and without the slightest show
of justification.
CITIZEN
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-11
OVER THE WIRES.
More of the Riot.

LONDON, September 10.-All was quiet
throughout the night at Mitchellstown,
the scene of yesterdays rioting. All
the persons who attended yesterdays
meeting have returned to their homes.
Fifty-four constables were injured to
such an extent that the physicians
services were required. One hundred
and fifty civilians were also injured.
The police assert that the trouble yes
terday was due to the Nationalist lead
ers shouting for the rob to hold to-
gether. The town to-day is quiet.
In the House of Commons to day,
John G. Gibson, Solicitor General for
Ireland, in reply to an interrogatory Dy
Sexton, said Tat the government DID
not have sufficient Information to MAKE
statement in relation to the
trouble at Mitchellstown yesterday.
Upon receiving this answer to. his
question, Mr.. Sexton said: Il shall re
sist any progress appropriation bill un-
til Government gives the desired 1n1or-
nation" (Parnellite cheers.)
The Nationalist are exultant over
the good fight they made yesterday. A
Tipperary boy broke through a.
square composed of twelve policemen
and fought them single-handed. The
police finally overpowered him, but the
mob made rush aud rescued him from
his captors. The police paraded this
morning. The majoraLy OF them wore
bsndages over the wounds they re-
ceived yesterday. Fourteen policemen
were injured during the rioting, and
have been carried to the hospital
LONDON, September l0.-The Standard
says: That spectacle at Mitcheilstown
will convince Messrs. Labouchere and
Drummer of the goal whereto their steps
tend before it is too late, or they will be
held guilty for the suffering which
otherwise ensues.
The NelOs this morning says: Coer-
cion was not long in bearing It's bitterest
fruits. Government meant to provoke
bloudshed in Ireland. Blood has been
shed in perfect wantonness, and the
bUtchery is it's most revolving feature.
The Post says: The MitchellstoWn al
fair shows the necessity for full appll-
cation OF the Crimes Act 10 prevent
such meetings altogether.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1887-09-11
DIED.

CANTwELL-At the residence of his son,
Francis R, in MillvillS, Cache County,
Utah. September 4th, 1887, of nervous de
bility, James Sherlock C~ntwell, aged 70
wears, 9 months, and IL days. Funeral st
Smithfeld on the 5th.
Deceased was born in Dublin, Ireland, on
the oath of November, 1913. His parents
died when he was young, and he was taken
to Wigan, Lancashire, England. He finally
settled in Liverpool, where he embraced the
gospel in February, 1912; was clerk of the
Iiyerp7 ol branch and conference for eight
wears from the 18th of August, 1912, acting
as chief clerk of the First General Confer
ence held in Liverpool, England, in August.
1913 He was also book agent OF the Liver
pool Conference; emigrated October I'd,
iS5O. arriving in ST. Louis on the 81 OF De-
cember, where he said until June 9th,
1856. when he left for Utah. arriving IN oa
Lake City December 18th 1856; he located in
Big Cottonwood until May. 1862, when be
moved to Smithfield, where he continued TO
reside until his death. In 1888 he married
Elizabeth C Hamer, by whom he had
twelve children, seven OF Wnom survive
him He also leaves thirty-nine grand
children and two great grandchildren.
Brother Cantwell filled several important
offices in the church, acting as clerk In every
plaoe he settled in. On the 18th of Novem-
Der. 1870, he entered upon the duties of Post
master of Smithfield, which Office he held
until his death He was a faithful Saint
and had the respect and confidence Of those
who knew him. ICON.